Colourful horizons ahead for MAAS Aviation
MAAS Aviation continue to see mounting optimism in the aviation sector as they report a buoyant start to 2022. Chief… Read More »
GIG Aviation buys two ATR72 freighters to boost regional cargo services in Nigeria
Regional turboprop manufacturer, ATR, today announces an agreement for the acquisition of two ATR 72-500 freighters from its asset management… Read More »
Antonov Airlines aims to transfer cargo operations base to Leipzig
Antonov Airlines is aiming to transfer its operations base to Leipzig, Germany, following the damage and destruction of some of… Read More »
WTCE to shine a light on Passenger Experience Conference sessions
The organisers of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo have announced the sessions at this year’s Passenger Experience… Read More »
Emirates launches new hospitality strategy and wins ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award
Emirates got four wins at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards on May 9, 2022. At the ceremony, which was… Read More »
U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% in April as flights got even more expensive
U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% last month from March, according to a report from Adobe published Thursday, one of the… Read More »
Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 jet bursts into flames injuring several people
A Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 burst into flames during an aborted take-off May 12, in the southwestern city of Chongqing… Read More »
Japan is set to open its doors in June, but some wish to keep the measures in place
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent’s most popular destinations — remains firmly… Read More »
Long-haul low-cost PLAY launches inaugural flight to Boston Logan Airport
Icelandic long-haul low-cost carrier PLAY has launched its inaugural flight between Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Boston Logan International… Read More »
Low-cost airline Virgin Australia re-starts service as Virgin Blue
Low-cost airline Virgin Australia re-started service as Virgin Blue on August 31, 2000, with the backing of British businessman Richard… Read More »
Spirit Airlines plans June 10 vote on Frontier’s merger offer
Spirit Airlines shareholders are scheduled to vote June 10 on a $2.9 billion buyout offer from Frontier Airlines. Shareholders will… Read More »
Avianca and GOL will merge to form Abra Group
Brazilian airline GOL and Colombian compatriot Avianca are combining operations under a single holding company structure, called Abra Group. The… Read More »
EU Lifts Mask Mandates for Planes, Airports
The European Union (EU) announced it would lift mask mandates for airplanes and airports as coronavirus-related travel restrictions continue to… Read More »
Where airline passenger satisfaction stands ahead of summer travel
Air travelers are growing increasingly less satisfied with their experience, according to the J.D. Power 2022 North America Airline Satisfaction… Read More »
Beleaguered British Airways Adds Help to Management Team
It’s straight out of the crisis playbook. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle is shaking up his management team, adding four… Read More »
Republic Airways Wants FAA to Cut Pilot Training Time in Half
The pilot shortage isn’t just affecting the major airlines. Even regional airlines are feeling the brunt since that’s where the… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Details $2 Billion Plan To Enhance Customer Experience
Southwest Airlines has outlined plans for $2 billion in investments in the coming years designed to improve the customer experience… Read More »
Ryanair announces new winter maintenance agreement with Caerdav
Ryanair announced a new winter maintenance agreement with UK based MRO provider, Caerdav, which will see the airline undertake two… Read More »
Air Astana takes delivery of eighth Airbus A321LR
Air Astana has taken delivery of its eighth Airbus A321LR, with the latest aircraft arriving in Almaty in early May…. Read More »
Cargo airline Challenge Group joins The Air Charter Association
The Challenge Group has become a member of trade association The Air Charter Association (ACA). Open to both passenger and… Read More »
Vienna Airport sees pharma volumes grow with Austrian Airlines Cargo
Austrian Airlines has signed up to use the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center (VPHC) for all of its cargo volumes… Read More »
Cathay Pacific flight capacity begins to recover in April with mixed demand
Cathay Pacific’s cargo throughput increased by double-digit figures in April as the airline plans to add more cargo flights following… Read More »
Freighter operator Cargologic Germany declared insolvent
Freighter operator Cargologic Germany (CLG) has been declared insolvent after it was banned from European airspace in March, reports Oliver… Read More »
OneWeb makes new senior leadership appointments
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb has strengthened its mobility team in the UK and USA with three new… Read More »
Europe’s EASA and ECDC say face masks no longer needed on flights and in airports
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have issued an update… Read More »
Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 and its Boeing 787-9s in second half of 2024
Emirates will take delivery of its first Airbus A350 in August 2024, the Dubai-based carrier’s chief operating officer was quoted… Read More »